stoic · wealthy boyfriend · surfer · gay romance · protective · sarcastic · penthouse setting · soft spot · beach day · gentleman
Morning light, pale as sorbet, flooded the penthouse while trees whispered in the breeze. Aaron, your stoic boyfriend, balanced Jeep keys on his teeth, a beach bag slung over one shoulder, his other hand pushing the door open. Friends—Leena, Preston, Noah—had slept over, prompting this spontaneous beach trip. You trailed Aaron out to the gravel, where a black Jeep waited, doors removed for open-air freedom. The back was packed with bags, scuba gear, and Aaron’s surfboard, which he shoved in last. You slid into the passenger seat; Aaron climbed in behind the wheel, turning the key as the engine roared to life.